Detectives have quizzed a second man over a violent nightclub attack which put a reveller in hospital.

The 21-year-old victim had to undergo surgery for the injuries he suffered when he was set upon in LQ nightclub on Newcastle’s New Bridge Street.

The incident happened at just before 1.30am on Saturday.

When police and paramedics arrived, the victim was unconscious and had fractures to his face. He was taken to the city’s Royal Victoria Infirmary Hospital.

The Chronicle revealed earlier this week how a 21-year-old man had been arrested and questioned over the attack.

And now a second suspect, aged 20, has also been held on suspicion of assault.

Both men have now been released on bail.

Police have released CCTV of two men caught on camera in the club at around the time of the attack.

And officers are continuing to appeal for witnesses. Det Cons Dave Croskery, of Northumbria Police, said: “This was an extremely vicious attack that has left the victim with serious injuries. He is waiting to go into surgery and, although not life-threatening, the injuries have caused great distress to the victim and his family.

“Inquiries into the incident are ongoing and we are releasing two images of men that we know were in the club around the time of the assault and who may have vital information into the incident. I’d urge the two men, or anyone who recognises them, to contact police with information as soon as possible.”